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$ maestro chat
Changelog 1 min read

$ maestro chat

MaestroGPT is now available in the Maestro CLI 🎉

Introducing: Maestro Webhooks
Changelog 2 min read

Introducing: Maestro Webhooks

We're excited to introduce Maestro Webhooks - now available for all Cloud Plan accounts!

Introducing MaestroGPT
Changelog 2 min read

Introducing MaestroGPT

We're thrilled to announce MaestroGPT: Your AI-powered Maestro expert

Introducing: Maestro Slack Bot
Changelog 1 min read

Introducing: Maestro Slack Bot

Deeper slack integration has been one of the top requests we've received since launching Maestro. For critical workflows like nightly or pre-release testing, it's important that…

Maestro Workbench: A Community Contribution
Community 2 min read

Maestro Workbench: A Community Contribution

I spend half my working life helping out in the Maestro community, and the other half in the real world, testing mobile apps. When I’m writing Maestro flows, like anything compl…

Recent improvements to the Maestro console
Changelog 2 min read

Recent improvements to the Maestro console

Howdy, testers! We’re excited to share a quick update on changes we’ve made to the Maestro console over the last few weeks. There’s a bunch you’ll have noticed already, but to m…

What's new in Maestro: 1.39.0
Changelog 5 min read

What's new in Maestro: 1.39.0

New features including the first AI-powered commands, improved sharding, landscape iOS support, and many bugfixes and stability improvements.

What's new in Maestro: 1.37.0
Changelog 5 min read

What's new in Maestro: 1.37.0

New features including testing on multiple devices in parallel, HTML test report, and stability improvements.

What’s New in Maestro: 1.32.0
Changelog 3 min read

What’s New in Maestro: 1.32.0

AI-powered Flows, New Start Device Command, Browser Control, Polished Maestro Studio and More!

Testing Flipkart’s Android app using Maestro
Tutorial 4 min read

Testing Flipkart’s Android app using Maestro

If you have been using Maestro in the past, you must already know how easy it is to test your app. To maintain and enhance this experience, we continually evaluate numerous apps…

Testing Wikipedia flows on Maestro.
Tutorial 5 min read

Testing Wikipedia flows on Maestro.

In current times where mobile traffic has surpassed web traffic for many major companies, testing the app’s user experience has become even more critical than before. User exper…

Maestro — Re-Building the iOS Driver
8 min read

Maestro — Re-Building the iOS Driver

If you were using Maestro for iOS in the past, chances are — you have seen the issues with elements not being easily discoverable or outright missing. No more!

Running your Maestro Flows on GitHub Actions
Tutorial 3 min read

Running your Maestro Flows on GitHub Actions

Maestro is compatible with all CI systems and provides native integrations with a number of common providers including GitHub Actions. You can start running your Flows in CI wit…

Tutorial: Getting Started With Maestro on Windows
Tutorial 1 min read

Tutorial: Getting Started With Maestro on Windows

Maestro works great on Windows computers, but there are a few unique setup steps to be aware of. This article will walk you through the end-to-end steps for getting started with…

Our First Open-Source Project
3 min read

Our First Open-Source Project

We are mobile engineers who have spent our careers building mobile applications at industry-leading companies like Uber, and we’ve made it our mission to solve the hard problems…

Announcing mobile.dev
3 min read

Announcing mobile.dev

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of mobile.dev and our $3M seed round led by Cowboy Ventures!

Parallel Testing on Android and iOS
Industry Insights 9 min read

Parallel Testing on Android and iOS

Run Android and iOS tests simultaneously with Maestro using sharding, env variables, and cloud scaling to cut test time and avoid conflicts.

Top Enterprise Mobile App Testing Solutions
Industry Insights 11 min read

Top Enterprise Mobile App Testing Solutions

Compare Maestro, Appium, and Perfecto for enterprise mobile testing—trade-offs in ease of use, scalability, maintenance, and cost to find the best fit.

The 3 Best React Native Testing Frameworks
Industry Insights 11 min read

The 3 Best React Native Testing Frameworks

Compare Maestro, Detox, and Jest for React Native testing—unit vs E2E roles, setup complexity, execution speed, and CI/CD fit to pick the right toolset.

The Best Open Source Mobile Testing Frameworks
Industry Insights 15 min read

The Best Open Source Mobile Testing Frameworks

Compare open-source mobile testing frameworks—Maestro, Appium, Espresso, and Detox—to find the best fit for platform support, speed, stability, and CI/CD.

The Best Mobile App Testing Frameworks in 2026
Industry Insights 11 min read

The Best Mobile App Testing Frameworks in 2026

Compare Maestro, Appium, and Detox by platform support, setup time, flakiness, memory, and cost to choose the best mobile testing framework for your team.

Checklist for Reducing Test Flakiness
Industry Insights 14 min read

Checklist for Reducing Test Flakiness

A practical 5-step checklist to find, prevent, and manage flaky tests: dynamic waits, stable locators, CI stability, retries, and quarantine strategies.

Maestro for Real-Time UI Validation
Industry Insights 9 min read

Maestro for Real-Time UI Validation

YAML-based tests that auto-wait and retry for reliable real-time UI validation across Android, iOS, and web via CLI, cloud, or Studio.

How to Maintain Scalable Test Flows
Industry Insights 16 min read

How to Maintain Scalable Test Flows

Learn how to create and maintain scalable test flows for effective automation, ensuring your testing processes grow alongside your application.

XCTest Best Practices for iOS Testing
Industry Insights 14 min read

XCTest Best Practices for iOS Testing

Learn key best practices for using XCTest in iOS testing to improve your app's reliability, speed, and overall quality assurance.

Best UI Testing Frameworks
Industry Insights 13 min read

Best UI Testing Frameworks

Explore the pros and cons of popular UI testing frameworks to find the best fit for your project's needs and team expertise.

Best Detox Alternatives
Industry Insights 12 min read

Best Detox Alternatives

Explore the best alternatives to Detox for mobile and web app testing, highlighting top tools, their features, pros, and cons.

React Native Automation: Setup Guide
Industry Insights 12 min read

React Native Automation: Setup Guide

This guide details how to set up React Native test automation using Maestro, covering tools, environment setup, and writing effective tests.

Best Practices for iOS Regression Testing
Industry Insights 13 min read

Best Practices for iOS Regression Testing

Learn essential strategies for effective iOS regression testing, focusing on automation, prioritization, and maintaining app stability through best practices.

Parallel Testing Guide for QA Teams
Industry Insights 12 min read

Parallel Testing Guide for QA Teams

Explore the advantages of parallel testing for QA teams, including faster execution, early bug detection, and improved resource optimization.

Complete Guide to Mobile App Test Automation
Industry Insights 19 min read

Complete Guide to Mobile App Test Automation

Complete guide to mobile app test automation in 2024. Compare Maestro, Appium, Detox, and Espresso. Learn YAML scripting, CI/CD integration, and best practices for iOS and Android testing.

Best Mobile Testing Tools: 2025 Roundup
Industry Insights 12 min read

Best Mobile Testing Tools: 2025 Roundup

Explore the best mobile testing tools for 2025, focusing on automation, integration, and real-device testing for optimal app performance.

5 Ways to Fix Flaky Mobile UI Tests
Industry Insights 13 min read

5 Ways to Fix Flaky Mobile UI Tests

Learn effective strategies to eliminate flaky mobile UI tests and enhance the reliability of your testing process with practical tips and tools.

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